repackage 3–4 of your singles into one new release
It gives you:
1. Another “new release” event
2. More playlist opportunities
3. More streams from the same songs
Step 1: Pick 3–4 songs you already released
Example:
Single 1
Single 2
Single 3
These are already on Spotify individually
Step 2:
Create a NEW release in CD Baby
Choose: EP (3–6 tracks)
Upload those SAME songs again
Step 3: IMPORTANT SETTINGS (THIS PART MATTERS)
Use the SAME ISRC codes - This is critical
Why?
Keeps your existing stream counts
Combines plays across versions
Builds total numbers
Step 4: New EP Identity
You MUST change:
EP title Artwork
Release date
Example:
Singles:
“Midnight Drive”
“Broken Lines”
“City Lights”
EP:
“Midnight Drive – EP”
Step 5: Schedule it like a NEW release
Set release date 3–4 weeks out
Submit for playlist pitching again
WHY EPS ARE SO POWERFUL
1. You extend the life of your songs
Instead of:
1 release → done
You get:
Release → grow → re-release → grow again
2. You increase playlist chances
Some playlists prefer: Singles
Others prefer: EPs / projects
You now qualify for both
3. You look more “established”
Spotify favors artists who:
Have multiple releases
Show catalog depth
PERFECT TIMING (FOR YOUR PLAN)
Example flow:
Month 1 → Single A
Month 2 → Single B
Month 3 → Single C
Month 4 → EP (A + B + C)
FOR A 30 SONG STRATEGY
You should end up with:
15–20 singles
4–6 EPs
That creates constant release activity
HOW THIS HELPS YOU MAKE MONEY
You’re not relying on:
One song blowing up
You’re building A catalog that keeps getting pushed repeatedly
BOTTOM LINE
Singles = discovery
EPs = amplification
Both are required to build real streaming income.
HOW YOUR 30 SONGS SHOULD BE GROUPED
We’re going to create:
5 EPs total
Each EP = 3 songs
Built from your strongest-performing / best-structured releases
This keeps everything clean, strategic, and algorithm-friendly
STRUCTURE RULE (VERY IMPORTANT)
Each EP should include:
1 A-tier song (strongest)
1 B-tier song (solid)
1 A or B-tier song (supporting)
NEVER stack all your best songs into one EP
You want EVERY EP to have a “leader”
EP #1 – “Launch Phase EP”
(Your strongest opening set)
Song 1 (A-tier)
Song 2 (A-tier)
Song 3 (B-tier)
Goal: Strong first impression + algorithm trigger
EP #2 – “Momentum EP”
Song 4 (A-tier)
Song 5 (B-tier)
Song 6 (B-tier)
Goal: Keep growth steady
EP #3 – “Expansion EP”
Song 7 (A-tier)
Song 8 (B-tier)
Song 9 (C-tier)
Goal: Introduce deeper catalog without losing energy
EP #4 – “Depth EP”
Song 10 (A-tier)
Song 11 (B-tier)
Song 12 (C-tier)
Goal: Broaden catalog reach
EP #5 – “Catalog Power EP”
Song 13 (A-tier)
Song 14 (B-tier)
Song 15 (C-tier)
Goal: Sustain long-term streaming
WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER 15 SONGS?
These are used as:
Standalone Singles
Fill release calendar
Test audience reactions
Feed algorithm
Future EPs or Album
Once you see which songs perform best
ADVANCED STRATEGY (THIS IS THE REAL PLAY)
After 6–9 months: Look at your data in Spotify for Artists
Then: Build a “Best Of” EP or Album:
Top 5–10 performing songs
Repackage AGAIN
This creates another spike in streams
EP NAMING STRATEGY (IMPORTANT)
Keep it simple and brandable:
Examples:
“Midnight Signals – EP”
“Electric Nights – EP”
“Broken City – EP”
Avoid generic names like “EP Vol 1”
CRITICAL RULES FOR EP SUCCESS
ALWAYS: Use SAME ISRCs (for stream stacking)
New artwork (every EP)
Release 3–4 weeks after last single in that group
NEVER:
Drop EP before singles
Mix random songs with no structure
Use all your best songs at once
WHAT THIS CREATES
Instead of 30 songs sitting still
You now have: 15–20 single releases
5 EP releases
25+ total release events
That’s how you build momentum
SIMPLE BREAKDOWN
Singles = testing + discovery
EPs = scaling + amplification
FINAL RECOMMENDATION
Start with: Your BEST 3 songs → EP #1
Then follow the structure above